diff --git a/graphics/java/android/renderscript/Allocation.java b/graphics/java/android/renderscript/Allocation.java
index 12b351747c986..bb1e74360a8a8 100644
--- a/graphics/java/android/renderscript/Allocation.java
+++ b/graphics/java/android/renderscript/Allocation.java
@@ -410,14 +410,6 @@ public class Allocation extends BaseObj {
         Trace.traceEnd(RenderScript.TRACE_TAG);
     }
 
-    /**
-     * Delete once code is updated.
-     * @hide
-     */
-    public void ioSendOutput() {
-        ioSend();
-    }
-
     /**
      * Receive the latest input into the Allocation. This operation
      * is only valid if {@link #USAGE_IO_INPUT} is set on the Allocation.